BORA Public Health Bill [pdf, 617 KB]
...the health of the person who is unable to take care for himself or herself may be adversely affected). This provision, however, acknowledges the positive obligation on the State to ensure that persons who cannot care or provide for themselves are cared for by the State, preferably in consultation with their families, but by the State if there is no other option. 77. Further, clause 128 does not enable the Court to override a person's right to refuse to undergo any medical treatment....